Allowed in EU

1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide

A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

4H-Imidazol-4-one, 2-amino-1,5-Dihydro-1-Methyl-

What does it do?

1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide?

1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 4H-Imidazol-4-one, 2-amino-1,5-Dihydro-1-Methyl-

Is 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide do in cosmetic products?

1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.

What is the CAS number of 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide is 60-27-5.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010